Smith Maritime




   

Tug Rhea


  • Built 2002 by Captain Latham Smith, Green Cove Springs, FL
  • Official #: 1122626
  • 5000 HP Ocean Tug
  • L.O.A.: 90 ft; Beam: 40 ft; Depth: 16 ft with extreme shear; 98 GRT
  • Three Model KTA-50 Cummins, rated 1450 hp each @1800 RPM continuous.  Complete spare engine available.
  • Three ZF Gears fitted with trolling valves for continuous shaft RPM Control from 0-260 RPM
  • Three 87" X 86" props in nozzles.  Props turn 260 RPM on 8" shafts
  • Bollard Pull: 62 tons
  • Bow Thruster: 100 HP
  • Tow Winch: Almon Johnson, holding 2000' of   2 1/4 " wire.  Secondary winch for Anchor handling or tandem tows with 1800' of 2 1/4 " wire.  Heavy stern Roller, 6' diameter by 8' long and able to deck a 15 ton anchor
  • Gensets: Three @ 135 kW, 85 kW & 60kW
  • Hull is heavily reinforced 1/2" plate with 15 integral tanks
  • One 2000 lb. anchors each with six shots of 1 1/4" chain; windlass with Capstans and bow barge/ship-handling forward hydraulic winch
  • One 1 ton Marine Crane
  • Air Tugger
  • Berthing: Eight crew; normal complement 4-5 for ocean towing
  • 30 days towing range; 60 days utility work
  • All vital systems in triplicate for enhanced reliability

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